Public Works Permits

The Single Resource for County Permits and Applications

The County of San Bernardino’s EZOP website simplifies your search for project information by centralizing handouts and descriptions of development and construction-related permits and activities.

Are you building a high rise? Renovating a house? Installing a new water heater? Rewiring a blighted property as part of rehab? Or maybe you are seeking approval to operate a business that’s not usually allowed in your location? Whether you are looking to build a house or repair one, this is your one place to start.

Here you will find information on various activities regulated by the County in a citizen-focused format. Each application along with required materials are described fully so that you can be prepared to apply.

Click here for a Quick Reference Guide that helps you find the appropriate application for your project.

Permit Module Apply Online Description
Street Name Change Public Works Yes This application can be used to propose a new street name for roads within the County of San Bernardino. Find out more.
Excavation Permit Public Works Yes COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS/OPERATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION - TRANSPORTATION 825 E. THIRD STREET ROOM 108 SAN BERNARDINO, CA. 92415-0835 (909)387-1863Permits are only issued for County Maintained Roads.  Visit http://sbcountydpw.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=5061d5716d534bf592e14afbaaf68a7a to view an interactive map showing the CMRS roads. Excavation Permits are typically issued for installation, replacement or repair of any underground… Find out more.
Conditional Utility Work Authorization Public Works Yes COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS/OPERATIONS SUPPORT DIVISION - TRANSPORTATION 825 E. THIRD STREET ROOM 108 SAN BERNARDINO, CA. 92415-0835 (909)387-1863Permits are only issued for County Maintained Roads.  Visit http://sbcountydpw.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=5061d5716d534bf592e14afbaaf68a7a to view an interactive map showing the CMRS roads. The undersigned hereby applies for permission to excavate, and/or otherwise encroach on County Road… Find out more.
Road Dedication (Gratis Deed) Public Works Yes Road Dedication (Gratis Deed) Find out more.
Right-of-Way Vacation and Abandonment Public Works Yes Please review the following requirements: I/We do hereby request that studies be commenced to determine whether the vacation of the above public rights are in the public's interest; and if the aforementioned studies find the vacation is in the public's interest, and that the appropriate manner to perform the vacation is through the Board of Supervisor's… Find out more.
WQMP Inspection Public Works Yes Please provide location information that matches the information submitted for your WQMP review.  If the original parcel is no longer active in the Assessor's data, then please use the new parcel number assigned to the property (for subdivisions, please choose a primary parcel for reference).  This will be used by staff to link this submittal to your existing WQMP… Find out more.
Flood Control Surplus Property Public Works Yes Please provide the Facility Name and Assessor's Parcel Number for the flood control facility that will be covered by this application. The interactive Flood Control Facilities map can be used to lookup the facility name corresponding to the flood control facility impacted by proposed work: Click Here -> Flood Control Facilities map Find out more.
Flood Control Annual Permit Public Works Yes Information about permits issued by San Bernardino County Flood Control District can be found here: Click Here -> San Bernardino County Flood Control District Find out more.
Special Event Permit Public Works Yes Please fill out the application questionnaire completely and accurately. Some fields are accompanied by additional help text. Click the (?) next to a field to show supplementary information. If necessary, please use the "Save and Resume Later" button at the bottom of this page to save your temporary record for completion at a later date/time.  Your… Find out more.
Flood Control Temporary Access Public Works Yes The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD) manages the regional flood protection functions for San Bernardino County with authority granted via State legislation enacted in 1939. The District has developed a very extensive system of facilities, including dams, conservation basins, channels, and storm drains. The purpose of these facilities is to intercept and convey… Find out more.
Flood Control Construction Permit Public Works Yes The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (SBCFCD) manages the regional flood protection functions for San Bernardino County with authority granted via State legislation enacted in 1939. The District has developed a very extensive system of facilities, including dams, conservation basins, channels, and storm drains. The purpose of these facilities is to intercept and convey… Find out more.
Moving Permit (Single Trip) Public Works Yes A Single Trip moving permit allows a Transporter to make a single trip, from a single origin to a single destination, in one direction along the County Maintained Road System.  A Single Trip moving permit is issued for mountain and restricted roads, direct crossings, and variance loads. Find out more.
Moving Permit (Annual) Public Works Yes An Annual Moving Permit allows a Transporter to make multiple trips, for one year duration, on any road(s) in the County Maintained Road System (CMRS). Annual permits are NOT valid for travel where the: CMRS road is in the mountain region CMRS road is weight restricted Load and/or vehicle exceeds 16 feet in height or 12… Find out more.
Neighborhood Watch Sign Public Works Yes Generally, the County does not allow signs within County Maintained Road System (CMRS) road right-of-way. It is only allowed when in the best interest of the public which includes neighborhood watch signs. County staff will be able to advise and answer crucial questions to help permit applicants navigate the permit process. This will help to… Find out more.
Tree/Sidewalk Permit Public Works Yes County of San Bernardino Tree Policy 08-12 states that the "Abutting property owner is responsible for the trimming or removal for his convenience or protection of his property, and; also, for the trimming of shrubs as necessary to remove sign obstruction for traffic entering the roadway" and Streets and Highways Code 5610 states that the… Find out more.
Adopt-a-Road Public Works Yes The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works Adopt-A-Road Program provides an avenue for individuals or volunteer groups to keep their neighborhoods litter-free one road at a time. This program is consistent with the County Vision, which says, in part: We will work together to connect and beautify communities through shared open spaces, public… Find out more.
Traffic Study Public Works Yes When a new development is proposed within the unincorporated areas of the County, the Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works provides a review of the traffic related portions in cooperation with the Department of Land Use Services. For projects which generate a sufficient amount of traffic, more than 100 trips during the peak… Find out more.
Road Construction Permit Public Works Yes Transportation Construction Permits allow you to encroach onto County Maintained Road System right-of-way for the laying, constructing, or repairing of appurtenant road improvements. Transportation Construction Permits apply to all construction or repair of road, drainage, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drain, street lights, signing & striping, traffic signals or any other work that is a part… Find out more.
Road Closure Permit Public Works Yes The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Works Road Closure Permit is required when closing County Maintained Road System roads down for any length of time. Only when it is in the best interest of the Public to close the road is it allowed. A traffic control plan is required. Other possible requirements related… Find out more.
Encroachment Permit Public Works Yes Transportation Encroachment Permits allow you to encroach onto County Maintained Road System right-of-way to perform work or construct certain improvements. Examples include: construction of driveway approaches, installation or replacement of power poles, sidewalk repairs or replacements, construction of parking decks in mountain areas or traffic control to access existing underground utility facilities. A Transportation Encroachment… Find out more.
Construction Waste Management Plan Public Works Yes The Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Management Division reviews and approves all new construction projects required to submit a Construction and Demolition Solid Waste Management Plan (waste management plan). Effective January 1, 2017, the California Green Building Standards Code requires all newly constructed buildings, including low-rise residential and most non-residential commercial projects, to develop… Find out more.